From the paint on the walls to the flooring, Lambert, Edwards & Associates Inc. completed the renovation of its new office at 47 Commerce in downtown Grand Rapids using sustainable materials wherever possible.

The public and investor relations firm moved into its Heartside District home in May, following a month-long renovation that adhered to local historic-committee guidelines. The renovation also stayed true to the exposed brick and steal-beam origins of the building, using windows to flood the space with natural light.

Green Construction - Existing: Lambert, Edwards & Associates

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Five Michigan companies worked on the project, including Pioneer Construction, Avian, Springthrough Technologies, Engineered Protection Services Inc. and Two Men and a Truck. Lambert Edwards expects LEED certification for the building.

The long-empty 10,000-square-foot building now is part of a vibrant block of businesses and topped with a roof-top deck for employees to enjoy the sunshine. The space also includes a larger-than-life Scrabble board on the floor and a basketball hoop.